[FIXED] How to add local jar files to a Maven project?

Issue

How do I add local jar files (not yet part of the Maven repository) directly in my project's library sources?

Solution

Install the JAR into your local Maven repository (typically .m2 in your home folder) as follows:

mvn install:install-file \
   -Dfile=<path-to-file> \
   -DgroupId=<group-id> \
   -DartifactId=<artifact-id> \
   -Dversion=<version> \
   -Dpackaging=<packaging> \
   -DgeneratePom=true

Where each refers to:

<path-to-file>: the path to the file to load e.g → c:\kaptcha-2.3.jar

<group-id>: the group that the file should be registered under e.g → com.google.code

<artifact-id>: the artifact name for the file e.g → kaptcha

<version>: the version of the file e.g → 2.3

<packaging>: the packaging of the file e.g. → jar

Reference

• Maven FAQ: I have a jar that I want to put into my local repository. How can I copy it in?
• Maven Install Plugin Usage: The install:install-file goal

Answered By - user373455
Answer Checked By - Marilyn (JavaFixing Volunteer)